Our tip: Don’t be afraid to make changes to the script even after you think it’s ready. You’ll also be using your own script as reference throughout the process as well since you may need to refresh yourself on certain actions, dialogue lines, and more.
This important tool will be used by the rest of the team to know what’s going to happen in the film. The script is where you’ll put down the story, setting, and dialogue in linear form. You may not know what to do with these things now but the day will come when you do. It’s also a good idea to create a folder in which you save newspaper and magazine articles, snippets of overheard dialogue, notes on characters you see on the street, and even dreams. Our tip: Ideas pop into our heads unexpectedly! Be sure to always carry your phone or writing equipment to take down any cool ideas that enhance your story. Start thinking about the kind of story you want your film to tell and all the important story elements involved: plot, characters, conflict, etc. Although things change as a project goes on, the story you come up with in the beginning will serve as the foundation on which everything else will be built. Think of this as the beginner’s guide to the filmmaking process:Įvery movie you’ve ever seen first started with an idea in someone’s brain. Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker or just want to get an idea of the movie-making process, here’s a very basic breakdown of how a film is made. They may check out how much the actors were paid or what kind of budget the film worked with, but it’s impossible to know what it truly takes to make a film until you’ve been through the process yourself. After watching a great movie, few people ever sit back and think about how much work it took to make.
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